Highlights of Charleston Guided Walking Tour

Overview

Our two hour Highlights of Charleston walking tour guides guests through the historic French Quarter and South of Broad neighborhoods of downtown Charleston. Along the way, your guide will describe the long history, unique culture, architecture, and geography of Charleston and the greater lowcountry area, painting a detailed picture of how Charleston's tumultuous past formed the city now beloved by travelers the world over. You'll view some of the city's oldest houses of worship, burial sites, theaters, the forts of Charleston harbor, and the antebellum mansions that look out across the waters of the Cooper and Ashley rivers, among many other historic and picturesque sites. Our guides also offer their expert advice on other activities, restaurants, and bars for guests to explore once they've finished their tour.

City: Charleston

Sun 22 Sep

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Starting at $23.00

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Sun 22 Sep

Starting at $23.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Tour Guide

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Guests are responsible for bringing their own sun protection (sunscreen, hats, sunglasses, parasols) and rain gear
We HIGHLY recommend guests bring bottled water. It is not always available for purchase on the route
We ask guests to check in at the meeting location 5-10 mins prior to tour time. We cannot hold for latecomers.

What To Expect

St. Philip's Church

View the historic church of the longest-meeting congregation in Charleston.

French Huguenot Church

View the only church of its denomination in North America

Pink House Gallery

View the oldest private residence in Charleston

Old Slave Mart Museum

View the only museum dedicated to the history of the enslaved in Charleston

Old Exchange & Provost Dungeon

View the pre-Revolutionary heart of economic Charleston

Rainbow Row

View the most photographed sight in Charleston

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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (1000)

sweetsaba

Apr 2017

Charleston sets a high bar for its walking tours and Bill delivers. He is informative, entertaining, and passionate about history and the city of Charleston. Bill not only teaches you the history of Charleston; he also teaches you how to look honestly and critically at history in general. In his intimate and witty way, Bill delivers the story behind the story of both historic and modern day Charleston. Would recommend this tour to anyone and everyone. A must!

mck234

Apr 2017

We booked the "Highlights of Charleston" walking tour and greatly enjoyed it. Bill was a wealth of information and is very passionate about history and getting the facts right. He can answer almost any side or additional random questions about the area or the events that shaped Charleston. When you're like this are completely reliant on the guides, Bill's laid-back environment (with the occasional quips and advanced vocabulary throughout) and very knowledgeable spiel really made our quick Charleston trip a memorable one.

Carl B

Apr 2017

Bill Harris made the 2 1/2 walking tour in Charleston's historic neighborhood very interesting; to the point I forgot about my ailing knees. Bill has a great command of the English language,the history behind many of the old antebellum homes and historical facts and figures surround Charleston. He would elaborate on a question thrown at him by our party of 13. Well worth the $30 per person price. Highly recommend asking for Bill Harris. A true historian.